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The HEMI Charger has landed!!!

Started by bzabodyn, June 22, 2010, 10:04:34 PM

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bzabodyn

June 22, 2010, 10:04:34 PM
It's been a long road, but we finally took delivery of the HEMI Charger today - what a feeling!  I figured the original thread went long enough - 30+ pages - so I decided to start anew - for reference, the old thread is located here:  http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,36552.0.html

We're still waiting on a couple of minor things to be 100% complete (HEMI door badges are finally on the way after months of waiting and had to return the interior taillight cover - incorrectly sent a '70 that was marked '69 and they are not the same) but it has undergone enough of a shakedown that I was comfortable bringing it home.  We have a small local show this weekend, so that will be the Charger's public debut... should be fun! 

Speaking of publicity, the car has already had its first professional photoshoot before it even left the shop - I need to get them some more information, but the guys from Musclecar Enthusiast are wanting to do a feature on it.... hopefully the first of many!  It's a great car and a great story... I've included some pictures from the photoshoot to start because I need to upload a ton of pictures from the camera to the computer of the car being delivered to its new home, but I'm just too beat tonight... more to come!

Enjoy the pics - even though they do this beauty ZERO justice - it's just stunning in the sunlight and looks even better on the road - it drives/rides/tracks perfectly and with the solid roller cam, it sounds much smoother than most other HEMIs I've heard in person. But it's still a beast!  The last dyno only showed like 300hp to the rear wheels, BUT an amazing 510ft lbs of torque!!! 

It has been a rocky long road, but now that it's home it's all worth it... enjoy the few pics - more to come!

Good night!
BZ
1969 Dodge Charger R/T - 426 HEMI/4 speed/Track Pack

Dans 68

#1
June 22, 2010, 10:08:29 PM
 :2thumbs: :cheers:

Needless to say, take a lot of photos this weekend....  :icon_smile_wink:

Dan
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bzabodyn

#2
June 22, 2010, 10:19:12 PM
...and yes, that is a black '70 HEMI Charger peeking in the corner of the last picture...

BZ
1969 Dodge Charger R/T - 426 HEMI/4 speed/Track Pack

472 R/T SE

#3
June 22, 2010, 10:53:27 PM
Quote from: bzabodyn on June 22, 2010, 10:19:12 PM
...and yes, that is a black '70 HEMI Charger peeking in the corner of the last picture...

BZ

Have any pictures of it?


I've been doubted before about there being two different tail light covers.

Amazing car.   :drive:  Will it be driven or chauffeured around on a trailer? 

bzabodyn

#4
June 22, 2010, 10:57:16 PM
A little bit of both... too much $$$ to drive it cross country, but also too much $$$ to just let it sit   :icon_smile_big:

I do have a custom enclosed gooseneck trailer on the way though  :slap:

BZ
1969 Dodge Charger R/T - 426 HEMI/4 speed/Track Pack

Todd Wilson

#5
June 22, 2010, 11:30:35 PM
Nice! Love the color and the wheels!


Todd

ChgrSteve67

#6
June 22, 2010, 11:34:31 PM
Congradulations.

I bet you really pumped to have it done and now you get to enjoy it and show it off.

RIDELIKEHELL

#7
June 23, 2010, 06:24:49 AM
 :cheers: So happy for you! That car is stellar ...enjoy...
Marc
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69*F5*SE

#8
June 23, 2010, 06:25:58 AM
Congrats   :2thumbs:  The Charger turned out great.  It's already a star.

66FBCharger

#9
June 23, 2010, 06:55:11 AM
Nice car. What is the paint code for that color? It looks orange to me in the photos.
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hemi68charger

#10
June 23, 2010, 08:25:55 AM
Sweeet !!!!!! :cheers:

Good goin' Brandon................ What show are you going to?
Troy
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PocketThunder

#11
June 23, 2010, 09:09:17 AM
Quote from: 66FBCharger on June 23, 2010, 06:55:11 AM
Nice car. What is the paint code for that color? It looks orange to me in the photos.
Thats what i was thinking.   :yesnod:
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charge69

#12
June 23, 2010, 11:41:48 AM
The car looks fantastic Brandon.  No way the car should be kept out of sight. I hope my Charger comes out as nice as yours.  Mine actually came with the full wheel covers and I have managed to come up with a set of NOS covers for it.  Still debating over whether or not they should go on the car. It is a really different look with them but, I am just not sure.  I would hate to have to take them off very often as it would undoubtably scratch  them and they are only new once!

I really want some old-school mags (maybe Cragars) on it for driving  around and  put the originals on for a show. It will not be in many shows so, see it while you can. The engine compartment will be mostly original except for the ignition and headers. Got to have the TTI exhaust setup for power.ALL original pieces will be kept and cleaned and I  have the original pieces.

I am jealous now as mine will be a while longer being finished and yours........... Wonderful job!

Enjoy it while you can and do not be tempted to sell!


Carl

Just 6T9 CHGR

#13
June 23, 2010, 11:45:13 AM
Quote from: PocketThunder on June 23, 2010, 09:09:17 AM
Quote from: 66FBCharger on June 23, 2010, 06:55:11 AM
Nice car. What is the paint code for that color? It looks orange to me in the photos.
Thats what i was thinking.   :yesnod:

His car is R4 Bright Red which is a tough color to photograph correctly (V2 Hemi Orange is the same way)

Congrats on the new found stardom & great to hear that its finally in your possession to enjoy!  
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

69bronzeT5

#14
June 23, 2010, 12:03:29 PM
Congratulations Brandon! The Charger looks GREAT! :2thumbs: :cheers:
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#15
June 23, 2010, 12:07:14 PM
The first and last thing that comes to mind is..........WOW! Good for you Brandon.

Tom
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#16
June 23, 2010, 12:14:51 PM
I'll pile on, even if late. Great car, in every possible way. :2thumbs:


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roger440

#18
June 23, 2010, 02:58:33 PM
Congratulations. It looks fantastic. As already stated, we need more pics  :yesnod:
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#19
June 23, 2010, 03:13:10 PM
 :iagree:
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#20
June 23, 2010, 03:16:54 PM
Congrats, it sure looks great :cheers:
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#21
June 23, 2010, 05:09:41 PM
Good for you!!!!!!!!! Looks killer!!!!!! :2thumbs: Gotta be a great feeling,and well deserved,have fun,enjoy!!!!! :cheers:

WINGR

#22
June 24, 2010, 10:07:18 AM
 Major Congrats, looks sweeeeeeet. Well worth the wait I would say, enjoy. :2thumbs: :cheers:


WINGR

tan top

#23
June 25, 2010, 12:41:24 PM
aww man that looks awesome  !!  :dance: :dance: :dance: :faint: 
pleased for you dude  :yesnod: :coolgleamA:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

charger_fan_4ever

#24
June 25, 2010, 09:07:31 PM
awesome car congrats.
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